Geometry

Question Analysis
This question involves the concept of independent events in the context of picking books with replacement from a bookshelf.
The main focus is on calculating the individual probabilities of each pick and applying the multiplication rule for independent events.

Key Concept Explanation
Since the book is replaced after each pick, the probabilities for subsequent picks remain the same, and the picks are independent events.
The probability of two independent events A and B occurring is P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B).

Step-by-Step Solution
The total number of books on the bookshelf is 10 + 5 + 3 = 18.
The probability of picking a novel on the first pick, P(Novel1) = 10/18 = 5/9.
Since the book is replaced, the probability of picking a non - fiction book on the second pick, P(NonFiction2) = 5/18.
The probability of picking a no...